Frequently Asked Questions
English answers are machine-translated from the property's Japanese information. Please confirm important details with the property directly.
Or browse the answers we’ve already prepared below.
These answers were written by AI from the property's official website. The property has not checked them. Collected on August 14, 2026. Prices and times may be out of date, so please confirm anything important with the property.
Access (1)
How do I get there by train?
About 15 minutes' walk from JR Hon-Chiba Station. It can also be reached on foot from Chibaminato Station on the Chiba Urban Monorail.
Events (1)
What featured and special exhibitions are held?
Various featured exhibitions, such as dinosaur and mushroom exhibitions, are held throughout the year. Events such as lectures and observation sessions are also held regularly. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Other (1)
Can school or other groups visit?
We accommodate visits by school groups and general groups. Group discounts or advance application may be required, so please see the pages for school groups and for general groups on the official website.
Opening hours (1)
What are the opening hours and closed days?
Opening hours are 9:00-16:30 (last admission 16:00). On some Saturdays in summer (July-August) opening is extended to 18:00 (last admission 17:30). It is closed every Monday (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period. There are also occasional unscheduled closures, so we recommend checking the calendar on the official website in advance.
Prices (2)
Is there an annual pass?
An annual pass is sold, valid for one year from the date of purchase. It can be bought at the ticket office. During featured and special exhibitions you can enter by paying the difference.
How much is admission?
For the permanent exhibition, general admission is 300 yen and high school and university students 150 yen. Junior high school age and under and those aged 65 and over are free. During featured exhibitions an additional charge applies (general 500 yen, high school and university students 250 yen), and during special exhibitions (general 800 yen, high school and university students 400 yen). Holders of a disability certificate (and one carer) are also free.
Facilities (1)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Free Wi-Fi is available in most of the main building's exhibition rooms. Enter the access point name and password in the Wi-Fi settings of your smartphone or other device to use it.
Highlights (2)
What are the highlights of the exhibition?
The permanent exhibition, themed on the nature and people of Boso, displays materials on animals, plants, geology, history, ecology and the environment, including a life-size Naumann elephant skeleton. There are also dioramas and video commentary, so it is enjoyable for children and adults alike.
What is the adjoining ecology park?
The ecology park next to the museum recreates the characteristic nature of Boso, where you can observe plant and animal life up close. It offers outdoor nature observation.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is parking. Several affiliated coin car parks in Aoba no Mori Park are also nearby. Please check the official website for details.
Other (6)
When is it closed?
Every Monday (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period.
What is the address?
955-2 Aoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What are the opening hours?
9:00-16:30 (last admission 16:00). Note: on Saturdays in summer, extended to 18:00 (last admission 17:30).
How do I get there?
About 15 minutes' walk from JR Hon-Chiba Station, or about 20 minutes' walk from Chibaminato Station on the Chiba Urban Monorail.
How much is admission?
Permanent exhibition: general 300 yen, high school and university students 150 yen, junior high school age and under and those aged 65 and over free. An additional charge applies during special exhibitions.